Samuel Farley and Esther Garrity – Farley was today jailed for 12-and-a-half years for grievous bodily harm of Garrity

He had denied the initial charge of attempted murder but admitted grievous bodily harm at Teesside Crown Court and was sentenced this afternoon – he was given 12 years for assault and six months for supplying Ms Garrity and a friends with cocaine.

Sam Green QC, defending, said ahead of sentencing: “Sam Farley is very sorry indeed for the terrible thing he did to Esther Garrity and he is very sorry indeed for the severe injuries inflicted on her.”

His use of acid and recreational drugs was referenced in the hearing as his lawyer said he urged others not to follow the “stupid path” of drugs.